Thank you all for your responses.
The intention of asking the question was not really looking for definitive
answers, (if there can be definitive answers at all), so that I could fill in
the blanks, get a grade and call it quit. The problem for myself, on the one
hand, is that I never dare to venture into the massive literature out there on
the subject without some serious guidance. On the other hand, everytime when I
encounter the phrase 'original contribution to knowledge', I feel a chill in my
spine. (David, it is worse than anxiety, it is paranoia). In order to get out
of the dilemma, I throw questions out in the open hoping some kind, generous
and patient people will give me their points of view. The different points of
view are all that I am after. They give me something to 'play' with in my head.
I thank you again for having taken the time to write.
Sincerely, Rosan
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Rosan Chow
Graduate Student
North Carolina State University
College of Design
Raleigh, NC 27695-7701
USA
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